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YT03 ZZX

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,502 mi
Last recorded228,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 228,502 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 228,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 219,287 miles

play in front n/s and o/s lower arms /string

rear brake discs corroded

two rear brake coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 219,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in front n/s and o/s lower arms /string

rear brake discs corroded

rear n/s tyre has nail

two rear brake coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 207,932 miles

osf tyre outer sidewall damage os and ns rear seatbelts difficult to enguage

Pass 9 Oct 2013 194,119 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 194,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 168,405 miles

front brake discs possibly thin. slight play os and ns front steering arms

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,059 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 120,057 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,665 miles

indicator tail tail intermittent

Pass 13 Nov 2008 63,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,561 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YT03 ZZX is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT03 ZZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT03 ZZX is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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